IAG Opens All 2026 Summit Days To Registered EXPO Attendees
Free Summit Access Confirmed For 2026
Inside Asian Gaming has confirmed that every registered trade visitor or delegate for IAG EXPO 2026 will receive a complimentary three-day Summit delegate pass. The event runs at Newport World Resorts in Manila from 14 to 17 September.
The upgraded pass covers the CiG iDEA Summit on 14 September, plus Days 1 and 2 of the IAG Academy Summit on 15 and 16 September. IAG said access is limited to genuine industry participants and registrations can be refused or cancelled where necessary.
Why The Exhibition Is Paused
The IAG Exhibition will not take place in 2026 and is scheduled to return on 14 and 15 September 2027. IAG linked the pause to venue sponsor Newport World Resorts' commitments around the Philippines' ASEAN chairmanship, alongside scheduling delays connected to the Iran crisis.
For operators and suppliers, this changes the value equation of attendance. The usual exhibition floor is absent, but the knowledge and networking side of the event becomes more concentrated, which can help decision-makers spend more time on regulation, technology and market development.
CiG iDEA Summit Gains Wider Industry Access
2026 marks the inaugural year of the CiG iDEA Summit, and IAG is opening it to the full industry audience. That matters because new conference formats often begin with limited access, while this launch gives suppliers, operators and advisers a broader first look at the content and attendee mix.
The IAG Academy Summit remains a key part of the programme on 15 and 16 September. Academy-style events usually focus on practical learning, which is useful for teams handling compliance, product, payments and customer operations.
Pricing Returns In 2027
IAG said standard Summit fees will return in 2027. The CiG iDEA Summit will cost US$350, while the IAG Academy Summit will cost US$250 per day. Any two-day booking will receive a US$50 discount, and access to all three days will carry a US$100 discount.
That makes the 2026 offer commercially significant. Companies considering regional event budgets can attend the educational programme this year without the normal Summit ticket cost, which may help smaller teams maintain market visibility during tighter trading conditions.
Awards And Invitation-Only Sessions Continue
The IAG Academy IR Awards will continue as a separately ticketed event. Sponsorship packages include a table for 10 guests, while individual tickets are priced at US$250. IAG said demand is high and only limited seats remain.
MAD and The Regulators Forum will also go ahead in 2026 on an invitation-only basis. That keeps a tiered event structure in place, with open access for the main Summit programme and restricted access for more targeted industry discussions.
Source: Inside Asian Gaming
🌐 Source: Inside Asian Gaming
